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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.97, 38,130.75 and 15,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.97, 38,130.75 and 15,055.72 is: 20,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.97 : 38,130.75 = 15,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.97/38,130.75 = 15,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.97x = 38,130.75 × 15,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.97x = 574,085,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,085,820.11/27,630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.90

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